Catalinbread has reached into its archives to reintroduce a fan favorite with a modern twist. The Silver Kiss MK2 overdrive, a pedal that helped define the company’s sound nearly two decades ago, is back—and it’s now available in a custom finish exclusively at Sweetwater. This versatile 3-in-1 pedal combines a transparent boost, an articulate overdrive, and a powerful 3-band active EQ into a single, compact unit.
Originally launched as Catalinbread’s flagship overdrive, the Silver Kiss earned a reputation for its remarkable versatility. It could produce everything from pristine clean boosts to rich, mid-gain tones, all with a natural, musical character. The new MK2 version resurrects this celebrated circuit, offering a fresh opportunity for both longtime fans and new players to experience its magic.
A Pedalboard Powerhouse
The Silver Kiss MK2 is more than just an overdrive; it’s a complete tone-shaping solution. The pedal’s core is an op-amp drive section with subtle clipping that delivers chiming harmonics and a smooth, organic decay.
- Clean Boost: With the Gain knob turned low, the pedal acts as a transparent, whistle-clean boost that can push your amplifier for more volume and presence without altering your core tone.
- Articulate Overdrive: As you increase the Gain, the pedal transitions into a sweet, refined breakup territory, delivering a responsive and articulate edge that works well for a variety of genres.
3-band active EQ
One of the standout features is its highly interactive 3-band active EQ. Unlike typical tone controls, each band offers a substantial amount of boost and cut. When all three knobs are set to noon, the EQ section is essentially bypassed, ensuring complete transparency.
This flexibility allows players to sculpt their sound with precision, whether they need to dial in woolly, fat lows, scoop out mids, or add a cutting high-end bite.
Price & Availability
Catalinbread designed the Silver Kiss MK2 to be highly responsive and intuitive, rewarding players who love to experiment with their sound. For guitarists with limited pedalboard space, this single enclosure can serve the purpose of multiple pedals, making it a powerful and efficient addition to any rig.
The Sweetwater-exclusive finish gives this modern classic a distinctive look while honoring its nearly 20-year legacy. The Silver Kiss MK2 is now available for $144.49.
It follows the PRS SE Silver Sky Sweetwater Exclusive finishes announced yesterday.
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